Dallas Family Medicine is committed to serving our community as providers of healthcare and medical education.
Dallas Family Medicine was founded in 1951 by Dr. William Charles and Dr. Leroy Casey. These two men of “greatest generation” returned from World War II as decorated serviceman and completed their medical training at Oregon Health and Science University. They opened their clinic on Main Street, above John Brown’s Pharmacy, across from the court house. After 32 years of practice, they sought out a new doctor to join them; Dr. Chris Edwardson came in 1983, and they formed a new partnership which has become Dallas Family Medicine, LLC as you see it today.
Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Chris Edwardson pursued a career in medicine since announcing his intentions at five years of age. After completing his medical education at University of Saskatoon he joined the founding partner of Dallas Family Medicine and has worked to continue their legacy. Through several building additions and remodels, staff changes, economic fluctuations, and cultural shifts in medicine, Dr. Edwarson leads the staff in keeping the primary focus on their patients. He and his wife Jeanne appreciate the opportunity to live and work in such a picturesque and warm community. They enjoy travel, entertaining, and spending time with their grandchildren.
In 1989, the founding partners died, a few months apart, but their legacy of caring and service continues. Dallas Family Medicine proudly cares for its community daily, and regularly serves around the world with medical missions that have taken them from Mississippi to Malawi and many points between; including Jamaica, Kenya, and Costa Rica.
Each physician and staff member of Dallas Family Medicine offers their unique experience and training, uniting together to put patient needs first. Their patients are the reason they work. They believe their patients are the most important people in the clinic. Patients bring them their pain and suffering, and they are committed to car for them compassionately – with sensitivity and confidentiality. They are honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve them.
Currently the have five doctors on staff: Chris Edwardson, Stephen Chaffee, Julia Pulliam, Julia Balcom, and Faith Shinn. Each doctor strives to bring their unique backgrounds, and expertise to the availability of all of Dallas Family Medicine patients. Their unique backgrounds allowing for a broader ability to collaborate, and providing their patients with the best medical care possible.